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Is amoxicillin good for a cough?

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Dr. Brian Bezack answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Pulmonology

Depends: What is the cause of the cough? If from a community acquired pneumonia, then Amoxicillin could be an effective treatment. However, if the cause is not infectious, then Amoxicillin will not do anything. Find the cause of the cough and treat, don't just treat the symptom.

Answered 9/28/2016

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